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The Pay Off with Sylvia Jeffreys

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Entrepreneurship
Australia
Housing Market
Gender Pay Gap
Social Media
Superannuation
Investment Strategies
Financial Literacy
Mental Health
Personal Finance
Financial Independence
Inflation
Exchange-Traded Funds
Motherhood
Housing Affordability
Money Mindset
Artificial Intelligence
Home Ownership
Sydney
Reserve Bank Of Australia

Money is a constant contradiction. You’ve got to spend money to enjoy life but save every cent for the future.

It’s why Australians are caught between impossible expectations and an economic system that feels stacked against them. So, how do you keep up the juggling act when the stakes just keep getting higher?

In The Pay Off Sylvia Jeffreys sits down with leading experts and entrepreneurs to u... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes96Founded2 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Women make up two in three beginner investors. But as investing gets more advanced, that representation starts to fall away.

Global X portfolio manager Jessica Leung thinks confidence is a big part of the problem — and she knows what it’s like to f... more

Why does a strong CV disappear into a recruitment black hole? Former recruiter and Project Roar founder Catherine Harris joins Sylvia Jeffreys to explain how hiring has changed, what can stop your application reaching a person, and why spending hours... more

Australia is one week out from the RBA’s next interest rate decision — and the possibility of another rate hike is firmly in focus.

So what is the Reserve Bank actually watching?

RBA Chief Economist and Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter joins Sylvi... more

SportsGrad founder Reuben Williams quit his own company — then figured out how to buy it back.

But that’s only part of his story.

Reuben has gone from landing his dream job at Cricket Australia, to redundancy, entrepreneurship and almost losing t... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Harris
Former recruiter and career coach
Project Roar (founder) / Career coaching
Episode: Job hunting? The new rules of getting hired
Sarah Hunter
RBA Chief Economist
Reserve Bank of Australia
Episode: Will Interest Rates Rise Again? Inside the RBA With Chief Economist Sarah Hunter
Reuben Williams
SportsGrad founder
SportsGrad
Episode: Reuben Williams Quit His Own Company. Then Bought It Back.
Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks
Founder of Missing Perspectives, author of The Right Hand
Missing Perspectives / Author
Episode: Who Gets a Seat at the Table? Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks on Media and Power
Lizzie Binks
Founder and CEO of Sundae Body
Sundae Body
Episode: How Sundae Body Reached 10,000 Stores — And Nearly Broke Along the Way
John Stensholt
Senior business journalist, Australian
The Australian
Episode: What Does $100B Do to a Friendship? Inside the Atlassian Story
Perry Williams
Senior business journalist, Australian
The Australian
Episode: What Does $100B Do to a Friendship? Inside the Atlassian Story
Luci Ellis
Westpac chief economist
Westpac
Episode: Rates, Housing and AI: What's Really Happening to Australia's Economy?
Lizzie Hedding
Co-founder of Project Planet and Build a Ballot, climate advocate
Build a Ballot / Project Planet
Episode: Can Tech Save Democracy? Why 600,000 Aussies Used Lizzie Hedding's Voting Tool

Host

Sylvia Jeffreys
Host of The Pay Off with Sylvia Jeffreys, widely associated with Nine Network and related media properties.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Private education episode very poor journalism

    If you are going to have this debate - please make it balanced. Do not solely rely on the biased opinions and selective fact picking of the leftist looney The Australian Institute

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    catherinemitch
    Australia4 months ago
  • Loving it Sylvia!

    Your work is so easy to listen to Sylvia. Love the real talk, heart and the learning. Need you to release more please and thanks!! Slay!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elibanator Sparkes
    Australia2 years ago
  • Have a listen!

    Loving this podcast. Maybe it’s the years of Today viewing but Sylvia’s voice is so soothing and easy to listen to. The topics feel incredibly relevant and timely and all questions are asked in a way that’s direct yet respectful which brings out such thoughtful insights from the guests. I genuinely look forward to each new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MayRayNay
    Australia2 years ago
  • Finally!!

    As a 25-year old who’s terrible with money and hasn’t got the first clue on investing, budgeting etc.. this is exactly what I need. Thank you 🙌🏼🙌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannahjane777
    Australia2 years ago
  • Amazing

    WOW - EARS HUMMING WITH JOY. Yes yes yes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ppppppphhhhhhhough
    Australia2 years ago

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Feedback highlights strong host credibility and balanced, respectful question style.
Listeners appreciate candid discussions on budgeting, education, and female-led entrepreneurship.
Audiences value practical, no-nonsense money talk with credible guests.

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Apple Podcasts
#90
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Reuben Williams Quit His Own Company. Then Bought It Back.
Q: What impact has your advocacy work had on your perspective as an entrepreneur?
Advocacy reinforced the importance of resilience and justice, influencing a mindful approach to leadership, stakeholder care, and recognizing how personal experiences can shape a company's mission and support for others facing systemic barriers.
Reuben Williams Quit His Own Company. Then Bought It Back.
Q: How did SportsGrad evolve in response to COVID and the market needs?
COVID exposed and amplified the need to reorganize around outcomes rather than ongoing payments, which spurred the shift from a low-cost membership to an outcome-driven, higher-value program that included coaching and direct introductions, enabling sustainable growth.
Reuben Williams Quit His Own Company. Then Bought It Back.
Q: What led you to buy back your company and how did you finance it?
I pursued seller financing after realizing a traditional bank loan wasn't feasible, allowing me to buy back roughly half the company and regain control, though it came with a heavy repayment burden that drove a major strategic pivot to a program-based model.
How Sundae Body Reached 10,000 Stores — And Nearly Broke Along the Way
Q: What was the turning point that enabled fast scale across markets?
Adopting a distributor model in every market leveraged local retail relationships and market knowledge, reducing cashflow risks and widening shelf presence much faster than trying to own every market directly.
Who Gets a Seat at the Table? Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks on Media and Power
Q: How did the Reese Witherspoon Hello Sunshine partnership come about and why was it pivotal?
A collaboration for International Day of the Girl connected them with a broader audience and validated their work, with Reese promoting their stories and bringing attention to their mission in the United States.

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A business-leaning show that often centers on money, work, and entrepreneurship through interviews with founders, investors, and finance experts. Episodes frequently explore funding, budgeting, and practical strategies for career resilience, personal finance education, and navigating economic shifts. Noteworthy angles include female entrepreneurship, mindful spending, and the intersection of finance with wellness and careers. The format tends to mix actionable tips with candid personal stories, making it valuable for aspiring guests and brands looking to reach financially minded professionals, caregivers, and career-driven listeners.

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1. Catherine Harris
2. Sarah Hunter
3. Reuben Williams
4. Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks
5. Lizzie Binks
6. John Stensholt
7. Perry Williams
8. Luci Ellis

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